• Reference Number : REFS/023860
• Directorate : PHARMACY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R264 750-298 482 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr.PM Kokota Tel No. 018 788 1708

Requirements :

• Registration with SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant - Post Basic. Current proof of registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant - Post Basic. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical process, relevant legislation and policies, record keeping and drug supply management. The desire and ability to work effectively in a team is a must.

Duties :

• The incumbent of the post will work under direct Supervision of a Pharmacist. Issue the medication to patients and wards as per Prescription. Distribution of stock to patients, wards and clinics, Pre- packing of medication according to Good Pharmacy practice. Inform patients on the direct use of medicine. Receive, read and check prescriptions for legality, authenticity and validity. Stock control which includes receiving, issuing and maintenance of stock, bulk compounding of stock in accordance with good Manufacturing Practice and Standard Operating Procedures. Advice and support patients and other health care professionals with pharmaceutical issues. Communicate with relevant stakeholders.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Carletonville Hospital

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.